Stories

"Mothers Day 1980... That is when Carol Wimber believes the Vineyard Movement was birthed. He (Lonnie) called all the young kids to the front, I'm saying to myself this will never work, he couldn't even get their attention, then with that classic shrill voice full of authority he shouted 'the power of God is on you' and clumps of kids hit the floor. children almost never succumb to social psychological manipulation -I had witnessed many failed attempts - this was real, afterward 20 minutes later I saw 10 and 14 year old kids still crying -then they went back to school dragged their friends back with them and the church doubled in size twice in a few months."

Lonnie Frisbee

This personal, honest look at an imperfect hero is written by Lonnie Frisbee with Roger Sachs, a close personal friend of Lonnie. Through interviews with firsthand witnesses, close friends, and hours of personal testimony from Lonnie himself, follow the journey of Lonnie’s life from his troubled childhood, to his radical conversion, and incredible ministry. See his influence in the birth of the Jesus Movement. Walk with Lonnie during the formation of Calvary Chapel. How Kathryn Kuhlman influenced him. Travel with him around the world, hearing firsthand stories of lives changed and restored. Discover Lonnie’s role in the growth of the Vineyard movement and hear how he personally influenced such key leaders as Chuck Smith, John Wimber, Greg Laurie, Mike MacIntosh, and many others. Weep with Lonnie during his devastating backslide . . . and rejoice at his restoration.